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Grade:
06
1.GS-6 Choose the one answer that best describes your education and experience as it pertains to the basic requirements of this position.

I possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-5 level . Examples of such experience may include performing various laboratory analyses on samples; assembling technical data and reviewing it for accuracy; and operating and maintaining laboratory equipment.

I possess 1/2 year of graduate level education (9 semester hours, 13.5 quarter hours or the equivalent) in physical science or other field of study directly related to the work of this position.

I possess a combination of specialized experience and graduate level education described, that together meet the qualification requirements for this position.

I do not meet the requirements as described above.

Grade:
07
1.GS-7 Choose the one answer that best describes your education and experience as it pertains to the basic requirements for this position.

I possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent GS-6 level. Examples of such experience may include performing field identification of rock types, structural and stratigraphic measurements; compiling maps and reports from field notes; and performing drafting and printing for report preparation.

I possess 1 year of graduate level education (18 semester hours, 27 quarter hours or the equivalent) in physical science or other field of study directly related to the work of this position.

I possess a combination of experience and graduate level education as described that together meet the qualification requirements for this position.

I do not meet the requirements as described above.

Grade:
All Grades
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1.Please be aware that this vacancy announcement is only open to United States Citizens. Are you a United States Citizen?

Yes

No

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2.How did you find out about this vacancy announcement?

USGS Online Automated Recruitment System (OARS)

Email notice from OARS or the USGS Email Notifier

Friend or relative

Job Fair

Newspaper or magazine advertisement

OPM USAJOBS website

Placement Office - State, Federal or College

LatPro.com internet job site

GoldSea.com internet job site

The Black EOE Journal

Other commercial internet job site

Other

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3.Operates Philips X-ray diffraction system (XRD).

I have not had experience, education, or training in performing this task.

I have completed formal education or training in performing this task, but have not yet performed this task on the job.

I have performed this task on the job under close supervision by a supervisor, manager or senior employee to ensure compliance with correct procedures.

I have performed this task as a regular part of a job, independently and usually without review by a supervisor, manager or senior employee.

This task has been a central or major part of my work. I have performed it myself routinely, and I have trained others in performance of this task, and (or) others have consulted me as an expert for assistance in performing this task.

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4.Use Xpert and Xpert Plus XRD software.

I have not had experience, education, or training in performing this task.

I have completed formal education or training in performing this task, but have not yet performed this task on the job.

I have performed this task on the job under close supervision by a supervisor, manager or senior employee to ensure compliance with correct procedures.

I have performed this task as a regular part of a job, independently and usually without review by a supervisor, manager or senior employee.

This task has been a central or major part of my work. I have performed it myself routinely, and I have trained others in performance of this task, and (or) others have consulted me as an expert for assistance in performing this task.

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5.Operate a high-speed centrifuge.

I have not had experience, education, or training in performing this task.

I have completed formal education or training in performing this task, but have not yet performed this task on the job.

I have performed this task on the job under close supervision by a supervisor, manager or senior employee to ensure compliance with correct procedures.

I have performed this task as a regular part of a job, independently and usually without review by a supervisor, manager or senior employee.

This task has been a central or major part of my work. I have performed it myself routinely, and I have trained others in performance of this task, and (or) others have consulted me as an expert for assistance in performing this task.

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6.Operate computers and verify data from printouts.

I have not had experience, education, or training in performing this task.

I have completed formal education or training in performing this task, but have not yet performed this task on the job.

I have performed this task on the job under close supervision by a supervisor, manager or senior employee to ensure compliance with correct procedures.

I have performed this task as a regular part of a job, independently and usually without review by a supervisor, manager or senior employee.

This task has been a central or major part of my work. I have performed it myself routinely, and I have trained others in performance of this task, and (or) others have consulted me as an expert for assistance in performing this task.

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7.Use statistical programs & data analysis techniques.

I have not had experience, education, or training in performing this task.

I have completed formal education or training in performing this task, but have not yet performed this task on the job.

I have performed this task on the job under close supervision by a supervisor, manager or senior employee to ensure compliance with correct procedures.

I have performed this task as a regular part of a job, independently and usually without review by a supervisor, manager or senior employee.

This task has been a central or major part of my work. I have performed it myself routinely, and I have trained others in performance of this task, and (or) others have consulted me as an expert for assistance in performing this task.

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8.Use GIS programs such as Arc View and/or Arc/Info.

I have not had experience, education, or training in performing this task.

I have completed formal education or training in performing this task, but have not yet performed this task on the job.

I have performed this task on the job under close supervision by a supervisor, manager or senior employee to ensure compliance with correct procedures.

I have performed this task as a regular part of a job, independently and usually without review by a supervisor, manager or senior employee.

This task has been a central or major part of my work. I have performed it myself routinely, and I have trained others in performance of this task, and (or) others have consulted me as an expert for assistance in performing this task.

I have not had experience, education, or training in performing this task.

I have completed formal education or training in performing this task, but have not yet performed this task on the job.

I have performed this task on the job under close supervision by a supervisor, manager or senior employee to ensure compliance with correct procedures.

I have performed this task as a regular part of a job, independently and usually without review by a supervisor, manager or senior employee.

This task has been a central or major part of my work. I have performed it myself routinely, and I have trained others in performance of this task, and (or) others have consulted me as an expert for assistance in performing this task.

I have not had experience, education, or training in performing this task.

I have completed formal education or training in performing this task, but have not yet performed this task on the job.

I have performed this task on the job under close supervision by a supervisor, manager or senior employee to ensure compliance with correct procedures.

I have performed this task as a regular part of a job, independently and usually without review by a supervisor, manager or senior employee.

This task has been a central or major part of my work. I have performed it myself routinely, and I have trained others in performance of this task, and (or) others have consulted me as an expert for assistance in performing this task.

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11.Coordinate and schedule laboratory procedures.

I have not had experience, education, or training in performing this task.

I have completed formal education or training in performing this task, but have not yet performed this task on the job.

I have performed this task on the job under close supervision by a supervisor, manager or senior employee to ensure compliance with correct procedures.

I have performed this task as a regular part of a job, independently and usually without review by a supervisor, manager or senior employee.

This task has been a central or major part of my work. I have performed it myself routinely, and I have trained others in performance of this task, and (or) others have consulted me as an expert for assistance in performing this task.

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12.Organize and file mineral, rock and ore specimens.

I have not had experience, education, or training in performing this task.

I have completed formal education or training in performing this task, but have not yet performed this task on the job.

I have performed this task on the job under close supervision by a supervisor, manager or senior employee to ensure compliance with correct procedures.

I have performed this task as a regular part of a job, independently and usually without review by a supervisor, manager or senior employee.

This task has been a central or major part of my work. I have performed it myself routinely, and I have trained others in performance of this task, and (or) others have consulted me as an expert for assistance in performing this task.

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13.Prepare samples for analysis.

I have not had experience, education, or training in performing this task.

I have completed formal education or training in performing this task, but have not yet performed this task on the job.

I have performed this task on the job under close supervision by a supervisor, manager or senior employee to ensure compliance with correct procedures.

I have performed this task as a regular part of a job, independently and usually without review by a supervisor, manager or senior employee.

This task has been a central or major part of my work. I have performed it myself routinely, and I have trained others in performance of this task, and (or) others have consulted me as an expert for assistance in performing this task.

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14.Keep accurate records of procedures.

I have not had experience, education, or training in performing this task.

I have completed formal education or training in performing this task, but have not yet performed this task on the job.

I have performed this task on the job under close supervision by a supervisor, manager or senior employee to ensure compliance with correct procedures.

I have performed this task as a regular part of a job, independently and usually without review by a supervisor, manager or senior employee.

This task has been a central or major part of my work. I have performed it myself routinely, and I have trained others in performance of this task, and (or) others have consulted me as an expert for assistance in performing this task.

I have not had experience, education, or training in performing this task.

I have completed formal education or training in performing this task, but have not yet performed this task on the job.

I have performed this task on the job under close supervision by a supervisor, manager or senior employee to ensure compliance with correct procedures.

I have performed this task as a regular part of a job, independently and usually without review by a supervisor, manager or senior employee.

This task has been a central or major part of my work. I have performed it myself routinely, and I have trained others in performance of this task, and (or) others have consulted me as an expert for assistance in performing this task.

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16.Maintain clear and concise logs and files.

I have not had experience, education, or training in performing this task.

I have completed formal education or training in performing this task, but have not yet performed this task on the job.

I have performed this task on the job under close supervision by a supervisor, manager or senior employee to ensure compliance with correct procedures.

I have performed this task as a regular part of a job, independently and usually without review by a supervisor, manager or senior employee.

This task has been a central or major part of my work. I have performed it myself routinely, and I have trained others in performance of this task, and (or) others have consulted me as an expert for assistance in performing this task.

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17.Perform monotonous/repetitive tasks.

I have not had experience, education, or training in performing this task.

I have completed formal education or training in performing this task, but have not yet performed this task on the job.

I have performed this task on the job under close supervision by a supervisor, manager or senior employee to ensure compliance with correct procedures.

I have performed this task as a regular part of a job, independently and usually without review by a supervisor, manager or senior employee.

This task has been a central or major part of my work. I have performed it myself routinely, and I have trained others in performance of this task, and (or) others have consulted me as an expert for assistance in performing this task.

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18.Shift flexibly from one activity to another.

I have not had experience, education, or training in performing this task.

I have completed formal education or training in performing this task, but have not yet performed this task on the job.

I have performed this task on the job under close supervision by a supervisor, manager or senior employee to ensure compliance with correct procedures.

I have performed this task as a regular part of a job, independently and usually without review by a supervisor, manager or senior employee.

This task has been a central or major part of my work. I have performed it myself routinely, and I have trained others in performance of this task, and (or) others have consulted me as an expert for assistance in performing this task.

I have not had experience, education, or training in performing this task.

I have completed formal education or training in performing this task, but have not yet performed this task on the job.

I have performed this task on the job under close supervision by a supervisor, manager or senior employee to ensure compliance with correct procedures.

I have performed this task as a regular part of a job, independently and usually without review by a supervisor, manager or senior employee.

This task has been a central or major part of my work. I have performed it myself routinely, and I have trained others in performance of this task, and (or) others have consulted me as an expert for assistance in performing this task.

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20.4 Choices-Work effectively to meet short deadlines.

I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task.

I have had education or training in performing this task, but have not yet performed it on the job.

I have performed this task on the job, with close supervision from supervisor or senior employee.

I have performed this task as a regular part of a job, independently and usually without review by supervisor or senior employee.

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21.I certify, to the best of my knowledge that all the information in my application is true, and that I have truthfully and accurately represented my work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education. I understand that providing false or fraudulent information may be grounds for not hiring me or for firing me after I begin work. I also certify that I have read the entire vacancy announcement; that I have reviewed my answers to the eligibility questions for accuracy; and that I understand what supporting documentation, if any, is required for submission and when it’s due.